Memphis to Natchez

An early morning start saw us pull away from the hotel right on 8.00am. Next stop Frogmore Cotton Plantation. We toured the historic site where we were able to see an old steam cotton gin, slave quarters and cotton actually growing. We were treated to fresh lemonade and gospel singing. Frogmore is very proud of their history but it is also a working cotton farm and so we also had the opportunity to see how cotton is picked and packed in modern times. It was really interesting.

We then headed to our overnight stop in the historic town of Natchez which is on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Dinner was an experience. We ate at the home of a local family who have faithfully maintained their antebellum house. We enjoyed drinks in the garden before retiring inside to the dining room for a four course meal. The house has been in the family since 1880. The furniture and furnishing are all original, as was their clothing and their southern drawl was entertaining to listen to.

Natchez is known for its large number of original antebellum homes. Rosilie is just one of them.